Florida's schools no reason to brag

August 24, 2007|Gregg Huddlestone, Plantation

Recently, Jim Greer, chairman of the Republican Party of Florida, stated that, "Gov. Crist is committed to providing a world class education for all Florida children, a legacy that was founded under the bold leadership of Gov. Jeb Bush."

If this is true, then why is Florida 49th in the ranking for the funding of education per capita income, 45th in its graduation rate and paying its teachers almost $6,000 less than the national average?

I am sorry, Mr. Greer, but I consider the Republican Party's commitment to education to be third class, not world class.